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Making an Informed Career Decision Includes self evaluation of interests Making future career projections Selecting personal goals Goals are the end result of something a person intends to acquire, achieve, do, reach, or accomplish sometime in the near or distant future Short-term goals are accomplished within one year Long-term goals are accomplished in more then one year Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Career vs. Job What is the difference between a career and a job? Career A commitment to a profession which requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth Example: Educator Job An employment position obtained mainly to earn money Example: Gas Station Attendant Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Job Opportunities Pick a career path with job opportunities in the future Three main factors influencing future job opportunities 1. Population 2. Labor force 3. Demand for goods and services Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Factors Population affects the size of the labor force Affects the quantity of goods produced Demand for goods and services determines employment within industries Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Resources Montana Career Information System (MCIS) Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: For hundreds of different jobs the handbook tells you: Training and education needed Earnings Expected job prospects What workers do on the job Working conditions Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Education Training Profession al degrees Take the longest amount of time and varies depending on the profession Doctorate degrees 4-6 years beyond undergraduate degrees in college Masters degree 2 years beyond undergraduate degrees in college Bachelors degree 4 years beyond high school Associates degree 2 years beyond high school Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005 Optometrists Physicians and surgeons Lawyers Pharmacists Chiropractors Professional Degrees Postsecondary teachers Computer and information scientists, research Chemistry and biophysics Pharmacists Clinical, counseling Doctorate Degree Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005 Physical therapists Educational, vocational and school counselors Substance abuse counselors Occupational therapy Master’s Degrees School teachers Accountants and auditors Computer software engineers Bachelor’s Degree Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005 Dental hygienists Physical therapy assistants Paralegals and legal assistants Associate’s Degrees Nursing aids and orderlies Hairdresser and cosmetologists Emergency medical technicians Post Secondary Vocational Award Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005 Gaming managers Construction and building inspectors First line supervisors/managers (food, retail) Work experience in related occupations Carpenters Cooks Electricians Fire fighting Long Term On- the-Job Training (more than 12 months) Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005 Truck drivers Dental assistants Medical assistants Customer service representatives Moderate Term On-the Job Training (1 to 12 months) Retail salespeople Waiters and waitresses Home health aides Personal and home care aides Short Term On-the-Job Training (0 to 1 month) Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Fact Among the 20 fastest growing occupations, a bachelor’s or associate degree is the most significant source of postsecondary education or training for 12 of them! Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1

Healthcare occupations comprise 12 of the 20 fastest growing occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Computer occupations account for 5 out of the 20 fastest growing occupations Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Occupations projected to Grow Fastest, In groups of 2-3 hypothesize why health care positions and computer/technology positions are growing so fast These combined jobs will add more than 1.8 million new jobs Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Increases in employment: health education, sales, transportation, office and administrative support, and food service

Job Declines projected Declining occupational employment stems from: − declining industry employment − technological advancements − changes in business practices The majority of declines are office and administrative support and production occupations − Increasing plant and factory automation − Implementation of office technology

Job Declines in Occupations with the largest numerical decreases in Employment projected

Researching a Career Questions that you should ask: Are there opportunities for advancement? What are the educational requirements? Does it pay enough? What are the working conditions? Jobs for Montana's Graduates A5L1PP1